Dr. Althea
Premium Quick Step Sebum Cleanser
Premium Quick Step Sebum Cleanser is a cleanser from Dr. Althea. Its official ingredient list includes Glycerin and Panthenol. The brand lists 37 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
- Routine step
- Cleanse
- Formula
- 37 listed ingredients
- Source version
- Global brand store
- Formula checked
- 7 October 2026
Inside the formula
A few ingredients worth getting to know, and the roles they play.
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Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Phenoxyethanol | Product preservationMicrobial control | Helps stop microorganisms from spoiling the product. Helps limit the growth of microorganisms. |
| Arctium Lappa Root Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Chrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract | Cleansing | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. |
| Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hovenia Dulcis Fruit Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Magnolia Kobus Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract | AstringentSkin conditioningComfortToning | Produces a tightening effect at the skin's surface. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract | AstringentSebum controlSkin conditioning | Produces a tightening effect at the skin's surface. Used to limit sebum production. |
| Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioning | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Fragrance supportCleansingMixing oil and water | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. |
| Potassium Hydroxide | pH control | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. |
| Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract | CleansingOdour controlScentRefreshingToning | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Phytosterols | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract | ScentSkin conditioning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | ScentSkin conditioning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sodium Gluconate | Formula stabilitySkin conditioning | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil | ScentRefreshingToning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Produces a refreshing sensation on skin. |
| Panthenol | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract | Moisture bindingComfortAstringent | Attracts and holds water. Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. |
| Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Portulaca Oleracea Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Enteromorpha Compressa Extract | Skin protection | Helps protect skin from external influences. |
| Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract | Skin protection | Helps protect skin from external influences. |
| Undaria Pinnatifida Extract | Skin conditioningSkin protection | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps protect skin from external influences. |
| Laminaria Japonica Extract | Skin protection | Helps protect skin from external influences. |
| Adansonia Digitata Pulp Extract | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningSoftening | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Saussurea Involucrata Extract | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
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Sources
- Dr. Althea: Premium Quick Step Sebum CleanserChecked 2026-10-07T13:14:18.026551+00:00